VDOT Enterprise Data Steward

Important Note:

This is not a project manager technical developer coding architecture or IT engineering position. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator with data management experience who can coach guide and coordinate stewardship activities.

Enterprise Data Steward Job Description

The Enterprise Data Steward will support VDOT s Data Program by working directly with assigned data stewards across the agency to strengthen data management practices improve data quality and prepare datasets for quality measurement within our data governance this role the staff member will facilitate regular meetings with division-level stewards guide them through required stewardship activities assist in developing scoping documentation data dictionaries and business rules. The staff member will also provide training and hands-on support to build data literacy and stewardship competency. This position serves as the primary liaison between assigned business divisions and the agency s Data Program ensuring stewardship activities are well-coordinated consistent and aligned with enterprise data quality priorities. The work focuses on coaching coordination and applying data management expertise to help stewards prepare their datasets for enterprise data quality measurement.

Key Responsibilities and Required Abilities

Coordinate and support assigned data stewards by facilitating monthly check ins guiding the creation of required artifacts (scoping data dictionaries business rules) serving as the primary liaison between divisions and the Data Program and assisting stewards in preparing datasets for data quality measurement within the agency s data governance tool.

Provide training coaching and support on data management data quality concepts and data stewardship practices.

Support agencywide data quality and stewardship by providing subject area guidance for defining and measuring data quality collaborating with system owners and SMEs to resolve complex data issues promoting data literacy and consistent data management practices and ensuring stewardship activities follow established standards frameworks and governance processes.

Knowledge and Experience Needed

Strong understanding of data management principles data quality concepts and stewardship processes.

Ability to communicate clearly verbally and in writing facilitate group discussions and guide non-technical staff in data-related work.

Experience helping users create or improve data dictionaries business rules or similar documentation.

Ability to coordinate activities across divisions manage priorities and maintain organized documentation.

Experience working in data governance data stewardship or a similar business-facing data role.

Tools & Additional Skills

Familiarity with Collibra (preferred but not required; training can be provided).

Proficiency with standard productivity tools (Excel SharePoint Teams etc.).